The Top 5 Places to Photograph (well for me)

Traveling.. For some people it is all about business, or it is to see family, or it can we for fun. As a photographer my traveling is typically for business, however I want to make the trip fun and exciting, and still accomplish the business aspect, which for me is to come home with amazing images.

Over the last year I have not been able to travel as I would like too, but through groups that I am a part of, such as Improve Photography I have had the chance to travel through the photos of others. As I watch individuals post photos from places I realize that as soon as I am able I want to travel to these places and have the chance to take some epic shots just as these individuals have. I must admit I want to see the world and photograph it all, but I realize with this thought that I am biting off much more than I could probably ever chew, so I have selected the top 5 places that I feel are a must go to as soon as I am able to travel again. 

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1. Iceland

I have come to the understanding how beautiful this place truly is. The amazing mountain scenes, Ice beaches, and caverns truly are something to see. I have loved every photo that I have seen from this location and each photo just makes the desire to go grow. Not to mention to have the chance to see the Northern lights and have the chance to bring home a piece of that is amazing, and I believe a must do. 

2. The Palouse 

This is a location in Washington state. It amazes me that I spent a large part of my childhood in this area and was completely oblivious to what was around me and what I was truly missing out on. There are amazing barns and beautiful landscapes. The waterfalls are truly amazing once you find them. 

3. San Fransisco

This city is not only a great place to visit, but to photograph as well. You have so many diverse things to photograph. There is the architecture alone that is almost one of a kind. There is also the chance to get the iconic trolley shots, or the fishermans warf. For the dark and dreary there is a trip into the bay to photograph Alcatraz. I will say there is not a lot around the island, but the ability to go and photograph the inside, and than add some creative editing, well, the fun may never end. But I must admit my most favorite place to go is the Golden Gate Bridge. It is iconic and as I have spent part of my childhood in this area as well, it is near and dear to my heart.

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4. Oregon Coast

I love the coast line. I wish I could live out the rest of my days on a beach. There are a number of amazing places along the Oregon Coast that I would love to visit. There seems to be so much diversity as you move up and down the coast that I am sure that you would never get bored, and would eventually only leave because all of your memory cards are full! 

5. China

This choice is due to the culture and just a complete change from what I am accustom to in the US. There are tours that take you out of the major city and into the rural areas of China. I have seen pictures that are amazing of the Conrad Fishermen, and celebrations in the rice patties, and just the people. The people in the rural areas will allow photographers to take pictures of them, and in some cases will invite you into their home in order to take pictures. Please keep in mind that this is a guided tour and this is all translated through the guide and to my understanding the guide knows who is willing to allow strangers into their homes and who is not. However I believe that this is something that is totally worth it if you are able to go. You are able to see a part of history, and sadly it is a part that is fading away and like many other things will not be there much longer.


As I have said these are my top 5 choices of places to travel as soon as I have the chance to do so.

Where would you like to travel too? I would love to hear where each of you are looking to travel too!

Please do not copy, alter, or use the photos in this post. They are under copyright of the photographer who is kind enough to let me post them. For more of Majeed's  work please go too:  www.majeedb.com